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Mu 101R The Musical Experience (3-0) 3

A course in music appreciation designed for the general student. The intent of the course is to prepare students for informed and active listening experiences. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 102R Blues/Jazz/Rock (3-0) 3

This course is designed to be an introduction to popular music, which will lead the student toward intelligent, meaningful listening. It is assumed that listening to and understanding the content and structure of music as an art form will be beneficial in the development of a better understanding of music as part of human cultural heritage. The format of this course is to survey varied examples of popular music while investigating the circumstances surrounding the performers and their compositions. The course is intended to develop those aural skills that can provide a basis for critical and intelligent listening.

Mu 103 Instrumental, Vocal, And Piano Class Instruction (Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings) (0-2) 1

These classes are all designed to provide the student with the basis elements and techniques of performance in each of the media. Piano Class (Mu 103 Piano) is specifically designed for the music major lacking in keyboard skills. Emphases include fluent reading of simple piano music and elementary technique. Successful completion with a grade of A or B satisfies Part II of the Piano Proficiency Requirement. Piano class instruction includes group activities and individual instruction. Piano Class is offered fall terms. Voice Class is offered fall term; Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, and Strings classes are offered alternate years.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Mu 104 Piano Class Instruction II (0-2) 1

Continuation of Mu 103 Piano and mandatory for music majors who desire to complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement in this manner. Emphases include performance of easier piano music, scales, triads, sevenths, and harmonization of simple melodies. Successful completion with a grade of A or B satisfies part II of the Piano Proficiency Requirement. Piano class instruction includes group activities and individual instruction. Winter term.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or Mu 103 Piano.

Mu 105 Concert Choir (0-3) 1

Thorough study and performance each trimester of larger choral compositions. Open to all students. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 106 Chamber Choir (0-2) 1

An ensemble specializing in the performance of small scale choral works. By audition only. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in concert choir.

Mu 107 Special Choirs (0-2) 1

Requests for developing special choirs will be considered, upon written request to the Department of Music, as adjuncts to any on-campus organization. Under competent, organized supervision these choirs may function and receive 1 credit during any one term. Open to all students. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 108 Introduction to Guitar (1-3) 2

This course is designed to give every student, from absolute beginner to more experienced, a broad and thorough introduction to guitar playing. While emphasizing the reading of a variety of notation types, we explore proper playing technique, basic chord theory, chord progressions and corresponding scale patterns (including major, minor, and pentatonic) and some basic arranging techniques. We will work to read, practice, arrange and play/perform music.

Mu 109, 209, 309, 409 Applied Music (Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings) 1 or 2

Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class. The course is open to all students. Each of these courses may be repeated once for credit up to 4 total credits for each course. No student may register for more than two different applied lessons during any one trimester. Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty. Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration. Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.

Prerequisites: Placement audition, enrollment in Band Concert Choir or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area) and consent of instructor.

Mu 110 Band (0-4) 1

Designed to provide every student who plays a musical instrument the opportunity to pursue his or her musical interests. A variety of musical literature will be provided as well as the opportunity to perform in concert both on campus and on tour. Open to all students. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 111 Brass Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Literature from the baroque period through the contemporary period will be studied and performed. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 112 Woodwind Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition. May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable. Course is repeatable.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 113 String Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for the medium. Literature from the baroque period through the contemporary period will be studied and performed. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in symphony orchestra.

Mu 116 Accompanying (0-3) 1

A course designed to provide ensemble and accompanying experience for piano students.

Prerequisites: Consent of piano instructor.

Mu 117 Symphony Orchestra (0-3) 1

Offered in conjunction with the San Juan Symphony Orchestra at no extra fee. This course provides an opportunity for the study and performance of major orchestral works. Two hours of rehearsal are held on Tuesday evenings and the third is arranged at the convenience of the instructor and students. Open to all string students; wind and percussion students by audition only. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 118 Percussion Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 119 Jazz Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 120 Fundamentals Of Music (3-0) 3

Open to all students. A course in musical literacy intended to help laymen acquire the basic skills necessary to participate fully in musical activities. No prior musical background is assumed. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 128 Theory And Musicianship I (5-0) 5

A course in basic musicianship designed to teach aural, analytical, and compositional skills. Daily sight-singing and ear-training activities will supplement study of scales, key, modes, triads, melody, tonality, cadences, functional harmony, and basic four-part writing including figured bass. Theory Placement Examination is required for admission. Open to music majors and music minors only. Others must have consent of instructor. Fall term.

Mu 129 Theory And Musicianship II (5-0) 5

Continuation of Theory and Musicianship I, expanded to include nonharmonic tones, dominant sevenths, secondary dominants, and modulation. Formal analysis will include binary, ternary, rondo, theme and variations, chaconne/passacaglia, fugue, and sonata-allegro. Winter term. Open to music majors and minors only. Others must have consent of instructor.

Prerequisites: Mu 128 with a grade of C- or better.

Mu 203 Piano Class Instruction III (0-3) 1

Continuation of Mu 104 and mandatory for music majors who desire to complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement in this manner. Emphases include expanded performance of piano literature and elementary sight reading. Successful completion with a grade of A or B satisfies Part III of the Piano Proficiency Requirement. Piano class instruction includes group activities and individual instruction. Fall term.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or Mu 104 Piano.

Mu 204 Piano Class Instruction IV (0-3) 1

Continuation of Mu 203 and mandatory for music majors who desire to complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement in this manner. Students will be expected to perform compositions at the level of Clementi: Sonatina, Op. 36 #1; Bach: Two Part Inventions, all scales, arpeggios, and cadences. Successful completion with a grade of A or B satisfies part IV of the Piano Proficiency Requirement. Piano class instruction includes group activities and individual instruction. Winter term.

Mu 228 Theory And Musicianship III (5-0) 5

Extensive study of chromatically altered chords typical of the 19th century. Harmonic analysis, formal analysis, ear training, and compositions incorporating altered chords are primary emphases. Open to music majors and minors only. Others must have consent of instructor. Fall term.

Prerequisites: Mu 129 with a grade of C- or better.

Mu 229 Theory And Musicianship IV (5-0) 5

Exploration of 20th century theoretical and compositional techniques. Examples will include derivatives from the end of the 19th century, nationalist influences, serial and aleatoric music, extended techniques, and electronic music. Open to music majors and minors only. Others must have consent of instructor. Winter term.

Prerequisites: Mu 228 with a grade of C- or better.

Mu 299 Individual Study 1-6

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Mu 300 Vocal Ensemble (0-2) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature for vocal ensemble. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Concert Choir.

Mu 305 Concert Choir (0-3) 1

Thorough study and performance of larger choral compositions. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, conductor/managers, or accompanists. Course is repeatable. Open to all students. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 306 Chamber Choir (0-3) 1

An ensemble specializing in the performance of small scale choral works. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloist, section leaders, conductor/managers, or accompanists. Course is repeatable. By audition only. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Concert Choir.

Mu 310 Band (0-4) 1

Designed to provide every student who plays a musical instrument the opportunity to pursue his/her musical interests. A variety of musical literature will be provided as well as the opportunity to perform in concert both on campus and on tour. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloist, section leaders, or conductor/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 311 Brass Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Literature from the baroque period through the contemporary period will be studied and performed. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 312 Woodwind Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition. May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductors/ managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 313 String Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Literature from the baroque period through the contemporary period will be studies and performed. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in symphony orchestra.

Mu 314 Methods And Principles Of Teaching Vocal Music (3-0) 3

A course designed to provide music majors with contemporary teaching skills and techniques for secondary vocal/choral music, including vocal pedagogy, classroom management, rehearsal preparation, and audition and placement procedures. Fall term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program or consent of instructor.

Mu 315 Methods And Principles Of Teaching Instrumental Music (3-0) 3

A course designed to provide music majors with contemporary teaching skills and techniques in the teaching of instrumental music in the public schools, including program development, classroom management, rehearsal preparation and use of audio/visual materials. Fall term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program or consent of instructor.

Mu 316 Music In The Elementary School (3-0) 3

A course designed for music teachers to provide practical skills in pedagogy, lesson planning, folk music, dance/movement, musical literacy, and classroom management. Attention will be given to the philosophies of Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze within a laboratory setting often involving elementary-age children from local schools. Winter term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program or consent of instructor.

Mu 317 Symphony Orchestra (0-3) 1

Offered in conjunction with the San Juan Symphony Orchestra at no extra fee. This course provides an opportunity for the study and performance of major orchestral works. Two hours of rehearsal are held on Tuesday evenings and the third is arranged at the convenience of the instructor and students. All string students are invited; wind and percussion students by audition only. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Mu 318 Percussion Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 319 Jazz Ensemble (0-3) 1

A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers. Course is repeatable. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and enrollment in band.

Mu 320 Mallet Ensemble (0-3) 1

Keyboard Mallet Ensemble is a class in which repertoire, specifically written for mallet ensemble, will be rehearsed, learned, and performed. Transcriptions from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, and Jazz periods will be assimilated with particular attention devoted to music of the ragtime era, post World War I through the 1940s. We will also perform music from Africa, Mexico, and Guatemala where the marimba is the national instrument.

Prerequisites: Mu 105 or Mu 110.

Mu 331 Music History I (3-0) 3

Study of the history of music from classical antiquity to 1750. Fall term of alternate years.

Mu 332 Music History II (3-0) 3

Study of the history of music from 1750 through the 20th century. Winter term of alternate years.

Mu 349 Conducting I (3-0) 2

A course in basic instrumental and choral conducting including baton technique, score reading, and various cueing and rhythmic aspects concerned with ensemble control. Fall term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Piano Proficiency Requirement.

Mu 350 Conducting II (3-0) 2

Continuation of Conducting I. Conducting techniques in addition to directing larger musical scores and advanced techniques. Winter term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Mu 349.

Mu 415W Literature And Conversation: Writing About Music (3-0) 3

The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of what constitutes literacy within the discipline of music, and to integrate critical analysis with writing and creative performance. Students will be required to read and discuss examples of scholarly writing that will include program notes, journal articles, grant proposals, and concert reviews. They will then be required to practice and refine their own writing skills using these formal models. The process will include multiple drafts and extensive feedback as well as individual guidance and instruction. This course will fulfill the Group W Writing requirement for music majors.

Mu 423 Orchestration (2-0) 1

A technology-based course designed to equip music majors with the skills and techniques of arranging for instrumental ensembles. Fall term of alternate years.

Prerequisites: Mu 229 and Piano Proficiency Requirement.

Mu 496 Senior Seminar (2-0) 2

Advanced study and research in music and musical performance. The student will prepare and perform a senior recital approved by the applied area instructor and the department chair.

Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.

Mu 499 Independent Study 1-3

Individual research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand.

Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department chair.